One of the biggest new artists of this past year is Pepsi Sound Drop’s James Arthur, who had a major international hit with “Say You Won’t Let Go” and many more. The 29 year old, who originally rose to fame by winning The X-Factor over in the UK, took his talents across the pond to Manhattan last night, where he put on a very intimate performance at HAUS NYC. [Read more…] about James Arthur Celebrates the Holidays with Major Pepsi Performance
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One on One with Talented Singer & Actress Bree Taylor!
When it comes to the entertainment industry, it is always a good thing to be known for your talents in more than one genre. In Bree Taylor’s situation, it’s not one, not two or three, but four aspects of the industry that she excels in. Bree is a popular YouTube star, actress, beauty/makeup consultant and singer who just released a killer new track that everyone should hear. [Read more…] about One on One with Talented Singer & Actress Bree Taylor!
Brooke Moriber Performs National Anthem at NY Knicks Game Tonight!
It’s always a very exciting feeling when you get a big opportunity to showcase your talent to the world. Broadway actress turned pop singer Brooke Moriber will be experiencing that tonight, as she will be front and center at Madison Square Garden to perform the National Anthem during the New York Knicks basketball game! [Read more…] about Brooke Moriber Performs National Anthem at NY Knicks Game Tonight!
One on One With Legendary Blues Musician Albert Cummings
Albert Cummings is what we youngin’s like to call a legend in the music industry. The New England native is one of the most known and respected blues musicians out there, and who has played alongside other legendary players in the game including Buddy Guy and B.B. King just to name a few. Not a bad thing for a guy from a small town in Massachusetts. [Read more…] about One on One With Legendary Blues Musician Albert Cummings
Manhattan Transfer’s Cheryl Bentyne Dishes with Manhattan Digest
The Manhattan Transfer has been around for a long time- 45 years to be exact. “Yet we don’t age!” joked Cheryl Bentyne, the group’s soprano, in a recent phone interview with Manhattan Digest. [Read more…] about Manhattan Transfer’s Cheryl Bentyne Dishes with Manhattan Digest
One on One With Rising Dance-Pop Sensation Ali B!
Singer-songwriter Ali B has been making quite the name for herself so far in 2017. She released her first single “Kiss Me Goodbye” earlier this year to much fanfare and praise, and has just released her newest song “Strangers in Love”. The New York City native is taking her classic NYC hustle to the music industry, which she hopes to break into and become the next big thing. [Read more…] about One on One With Rising Dance-Pop Sensation Ali B!
Mama Juke: Debuting With a Live Record
This Friday will see both the official release of Mama Juke’s album Live from Unit-J, as well as an album release show at Rockwood Music Hall. When asked as to why the band had chosen to make their debut album a live-in-concert LP, founding member Amos Rose explained it as such: “We wanted to broadcast this album into outer space to let life on other planets know that there’s life on Earth, and it’s at Unit-J.” [Read more…] about Mama Juke: Debuting With a Live Record
The Little Red Men Release Stellar New Single “I Won’t Be Far”
We are big fans of Long Island based band The Little Red Men, as they are on a journey to be the next big thing out of Long Island. We recently profiled them about who they are and what they are about, as their updated version of Indie rock is sure to bring the masses back to a genre that has been wounded over the past decade or so. They just released a killer new track that you all should know about, called “I Won’t Be Far”, and it’s definitely one you gotta download and jam to this fall season. [Read more…] about The Little Red Men Release Stellar New Single “I Won’t Be Far”
Broadway Superstars Andy Karl & Orfeh on Being “Legally Bound”
If there was a superlative for “Broadway’s Cutest Couple” it would easily be Orfeh and Andy Karl! Both are Tony Award nominees, both are superbly, talented, and both are incredibly good looking! What could get any better than that? I’ll tell you what: them doing an album together! Yes, this lovely couple has released their first album together called Orfeh & Andy Karl: Legally Bound – Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below, which shows the couple taking on some of the biggest standards from all types of music in an absolutely incredible way. [Read more…] about Broadway Superstars Andy Karl & Orfeh on Being “Legally Bound”
Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers: Why This Jazz Band Finds Brooklyn Home
On first sight, Megg Farrell (frontwoman of the aptly titled Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers) may not appear to be a jazz singer. With her nose ring, considerable height, and youthful demeanor, she looks like she could just as easily be a member of a Bikini Kill cover band, rather than a purveyor of a more “old-timey” sound. Upon hearing Megg sing, however, one becomes easily swept into her aesthetics of banjos and rag-time, as frankly she has pipes like Billie Holiday. [Read more…] about Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers: Why This Jazz Band Finds Brooklyn Home